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Family days out in Derby, made easy.

From castles and museums to soft play, farms and parks — find the best things to do with kids in Derby.

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15+ Rainy Day Activities in Derby for Kids

Discover 15+ indoor venues and activities for kids in Derby, perfect for rainy days. From free museums to soft play. free.

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15+ Free Things to Do in Derby with Kids

Find 15+ free family activities in Derby: museums, parks, playgrounds and more. No entry fee, all ages welcome.

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5+ Soft Play Centres in Derby

Find the best soft play centres in Derby for toddlers and kids. Indoor play areas with slides, ball pits and café spaces. free.

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15+ Things to Do with Toddlers in Derby

Discover 15+ toddler-friendly activities in Derby for babies and under 5s. Soft play, farms, free museums and more. free.

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Things to Do in Derby This Weekend with Kids

Find family-friendly things to do in Derby this weekend: events, activities and venues open now. Updated weekly.

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20+ Outdoor Activities in Derby for Families

Explore 20+ outdoor activities and family days out in Derby: parks, playgrounds, nature trails, farms and more. free.

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15+ Indoor Activities in Derby for Families

Find 15+ indoor activities in Derby for kids, from soft play and museums to arts, science and adventure centres. free.

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Top-rated places in Derby

Loved by families. Rated by families.

Chatsworth House

Chatsworth House

★4.7

Explore a magnificent stately home set within expansive grounds, offering family-friendly attractions across indoor and outdoor spaces.

Ages 5–14In & Out
Food on siteGood transportBaby changePushchair friendly
National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Staffordshire)

National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Staffordshire)

★4.9

Explore 150 acres of beautiful grounds featuring over 400 memorials celebrating lives and remembering those lost, with free entry and year-round events for families.

Free entryAges 5–14Outdoors
Food on siteGood transportBaby changePushchair friendly
Hardwick Hall

Hardwick Hall

★4.7

Explore a magnificent Elizabethan mansion set within extensive grounds, offering families a glimpse into centuries of English heritage and aristocratic life.

Ages 5–12In & Out
Food on siteBaby changePushchair friendlyParking
Calke Abbey

Calke Abbey

★4.6

Explore a magnificent historic house with sprawling country grounds, offering families a glimpse into aristocratic life across centuries.

Ages 5–14In & Out
Food on siteGood transportBaby changePushchair friendly
Pavilion Gardens, Buxton

Pavilion Gardens, Buxton

★4.6

Explore 23 acres of Victorian gardens, playgrounds, and family attractions including a miniature railway and boating lake in the heart of Buxton.

Free entryAges 2–10In & Out
Food on siteBaby changePushchair friendlyParking
Clumber Park

Clumber Park

★4.7

Explore 3,800 acres of parkland, woodland, and lake with walking trails, outdoor activities, and family-friendly amenities across a historic National Trust estate.

Ages 3–12Outdoors
Food on siteGood transportBaby changePushchair friendly
Carsington Water Visitor Centre

Carsington Water Visitor Centre

★4.6

Explore a scenic water reservoir with walking trails, wildlife viewing, and outdoor activities surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Free entryAges 3–12In & Out
Food on siteBaby changePushchair friendlyParking
National Tramway Museum

National Tramway Museum

★4.7

Ride vintage trams through a recreated period village and explore interactive exhibitions celebrating the history of British tramways.

Ages 4–12In & Out
Food on siteGood transportBaby changePushchair friendly

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